Limiting Choices: Why people risk insecure work

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Pay growth highest on record, but many workers left behind

The Work Foundation respond to the Labour market overview September 2023 released by the Office for National Statistics.
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Record wage growth driven by finance and business sectors, as millions continue to see inflation wiping out pay increases

The Work Foundation respond to the Labour market overview August 2023 released by the Office for National Statistics.
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High inflation is prolonging the living standards squeeze for those in severely insecure work

The Work Foundation respond to the CPI inflation figures for June 2023 released by the Office for National Statistics
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As interest rates soar, new study reveals insecure workers are ‘trapped’ and 42% fear job losses

Researchers from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University say the notion that people are choosing to stay in insecure work for the ‘perk’ of flexibility is flawed – as almost half (46%) would find another job if given the chance.
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MPs and campaigners convene to discuss the disability insecurity gap

With the cost-of-living crisis disproportionately impacting disabled workers, the Work Foundation convened leading policy-makers and disability campaigners at the Disability Insecurity Gap webinar on Wednesday 12 July 2023. 
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UK labour market continues recovery but could be derailed by inflation and sickness

The Work Foundation respond to the Labour market overview July 2023 released by the Office for National Statistics

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